Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

One such data story is this: Though long suspected, we finally have the data to confirm that 39 percent of our grant applications are duplicative across funders. What might funders do in 2022 to begin addressing this mismatch between our stated values and the reality of our operations? Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders.

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Candid

MARCH 1, 2023

A lack of standardized demographic data not only hinders our collective work to create a more equitable sector; it also requires nonprofits to take time away from their mission-driven work to respond to disparate requests by funders for this information.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

He also urges nonprofits and funders alike to strive for greater funding transparency and to engage in trust-based philanthropy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Candid (@candiddotorg). Melissa describes the opportunities and challenges in finding new individual donors and foundation support. by Sarah Willey.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 15, 2024

As funders, you know what information you need to make a decision. Anywhere a grantee might find information about the funding source should link to or outline the deadline and requirements. Monitor changes in both philanthropy and technology so you can determine what makes the most sense for your organization and grantees.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

posted by Shelbee Axsom-Anderson Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. There are many implications that this question brings, but when it is asked by major funders it causes a ripple effect within the nonprofit sector. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. This may be a triggering question, but with good reason.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2022

In a recent webinar, Blackbaud’s VP of Global Social Responsibility Rachel Hutchisson talked with Chantal Forster, the executive director of the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG), about how the role of technology in today’s charitable organizations no longer hides behind a door marked “IT.”

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sgEngage

APRIL 18, 2023

For more on how to incorporate wellness best practices into your grantmaking organization, check out our blog post, “ Workplace Wellness for Grantmakers and the Nonprofits They Support. ” 2. And it starts with funders re-thinking risk. It should be to make an impact and support nonprofits that align with your mission.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

They have to do all this while regularly drafting and submitting grant requests from funders who have different and changing priorities. Often, nonprofits react to funders’ requirements regarding what to measure, though it can be difficult to obtain funding for impact measurement. How closely should they track those changes?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

But like a band of adventurers rallying others to join them on their epic journey, it is going to take some time ( and coach ing ) to help funders reframe risk conversations to be about providing a safety net to their grantee rather than a gotcha moment. There is no monolith of funders or social-sector organizations.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

It could scour the web for information that would allow it to alert a grantee when funders have provided grants similar to their needs, or to similar nonprofit organizations. Conversely, it could alert funders to organizations that the grantmaker might be missing or skipping over that serve the very purpose the funder is looking to address.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Press Forward funders have coalesced around an aspirational goal to move from individual grantmaking strategies to a shared vision and coordinated action. Nonprofits are being asked to address these challenges and find sustainable models for local journalism. The first grants are to be awarded later this year.

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Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

Resources aren’t just money; they also include the staff, technology, and board capacity to carry out the plan. By engaging people, who experience your organization from different vantage points—such as staff, board, clients, funders, community members, partner organizations, and others—you can learn a lot.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

For background, SOC 2 is a framework for organizations offering information and technology services (e.g., We also communicated new or updated policies at organization-wide town halls with information on where to find them. The post Building a culture of nonprofit compliance at Candid appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. Similar to the funders in my previous post on education , the organizations listed below focus their efforts on activities inside and outside of the classroom. International Game Technology. International Game Technology.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2012

Nonprofits Miss Out on the Power of LinkedIn: Learn How to Tap It – Guest Post by Geri Stengel. Find out how easy it is. LinkedIn isn’t some stodgy place where people post their resumes. LinkedIn members are there to find people and to be found. LinkedIn is a great place to find people you want to know.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 27, 2022

posted by Azra Hussain Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Top talent is difficult to find and even more difficult to hire. In terms of fundraising, nonprofits need to be clear when communicating with funders; acting as if the organization has no overhead expenses is not viable. Recruiting.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 4, 2021

We talked extensively about her priorities in her new role, Goodwill’s biggest challenges, closing the opportunity gap, and the importance of technology in solving big problems. We’re in the business of self-empowerment and helping people find that through employment. What role does technology play in your work at Goodwill?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. The post starts off with general guidance. Determine the capacity to give of your donors and funders. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

This guide to grants for nonprofits covers the basics of grants including types of grants, examples, where to find grants, and tips for grant writing. Continuation grants necessitate clear communication between your organization and your funder about the use of the grant. The Ford Foundation granted $1.07

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Whole Whale

MAY 12, 2022

If you’re stuck in a rut or just looking for a new challenge, finding the right next job is critical in shaping your nonprofit career forward. This list of nonprofit job posting sites also includes a handful of nonprofit recruiting firms that focus on placing executive-level hires. Search based on cause and role. Do the research.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

budget, team members, skillsets, technology, time, emotional support). So, here are some concrete steps to decrease our collective burnout: Funders can help by recalibrating their expectations of nonprofit partners. Finally, managers should find ways to offer autonomy and control. The simple cure for burnout is to do less.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Grant research tip: When searching for grants, using geography is an effective way to target funders. So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Breakout Session: Leveraging Technology to Create an Inclusive Grantmaking Process. Over the years, the grant application process has gone from funders accepting paper applications, manually researching, and vetting every nonprofit applicant, to a streamlined and fully online process. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 3:30 P.M.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas. How might we inspire funders to work toward long-range impact? Today, we’re introducing our first Salesforce.org Impact Labs cohort on zero hunger and their work on U.S Food Insecurity.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Does it feel like you never find the right combination of technologies to just make things work? If you technology decisions at your organization are driven by some of the following, we’d love to see you at NTEN''s Nonprofit Technology Conference (aka the NTC): We chose the system because we have a volunteer who knows it.

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Tech Soup

JULY 2, 2013

Nonprofits that spend more than a tiny fraction of their budget on administrative staff, fundraising, or technology infrastructure are inefficient, wasteful, or just plain greedy. Spending on staff, fundraising, and technology is, in fact, critical to sustaining the good work that nonprofits do. Or so many of us believe.

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John Kenyon

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Put key donor and funder follow ups into both individual & shared calendars => +follow ups => +$’s. Find and merge duplicates & update contact info for key funders and donors => +good stewardship & +stay in touch => +$’s & +retention. Hello Donor Love (& $’s) !

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Powered by technology and tools that make it easier than ever to communicate, manage data, and process and distribute funding, many foundations now see collaboration as a critical tool for accelerating – not delaying – their work. The post A New Era for Foundation Collaboration first appeared on npENGAGE. Why Collaborate?

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

posted by Veera Tervola Morrison Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. As nonprofits attempt to tackle some of our communities' most difficult problems; funders, government agencies and the general public are actively calling for accountability, transparency and proof that a program is producing change.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

There were more than a few flaws with that “old normal”, the biggest of which is the sector’s relationship to digital technology. For many nonprofits pre-pandemic, technology was an afterthought that was too often considered overhead rather than an asset. Whether we’re in a pandemic or not, the answer is technology.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn is a major gift fundraiser and nonprofit communications expert who uses technology to amplify her impact and do more with less. And although one thinks of nonprofits as bending the heart strings, often I find a well-written, organized, and factual case statement is preferred by potential donors. Meet Carolyn Appleton!

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Some users are migrating to new platforms, like Post, or to decentralized, open-source services, like Mastodon. Due to biased algorithms and data, posts by BIPOC and LGBTQ+ users are frequently flagged as “inappropriate” or removed without warning, even if the posted content doesn’t actually violate the platform’s policies.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

The nonprofit Bridgespan Group did a special post-recession report on overcoming the resource gap in rural funding. It points out that poverty in rural areas is higher than in urban ones, but that "rural nonprofits find it incredibly difficult to build strong organizations" despite this reality.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

This post was authored by Ken Berger, CEO of Charity Navigator. More and more funders are asking for this kind of information, but most of them still provide nothing (money or expertise) to make it possible to manage and measure performance. Furthermore, one of the funders of PerformWell is a group called Social Solutions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

Don’t Bring Your Phone in the Shower – guest post by Carrie Avery. How does this apply to funders? So the CEO of a medical clinic trades ideas about technology with the head of a children’s advocacy organization, and the environmental leader gets to know the inner-city organizer. More hours, more coffee.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Grant research tip: When searching for grants, using geography is an effective way to target funders. So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2012

Customer Feedback in the Non-Profit Sector: Listening to Low-Income Consumers – Guest Post by Mia Birdsong and Perla Ni. Consumer feedback offers critical information to funders, non-profit organizations, and the low-income people who use services and programs. Asking the Customer.

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